Stormwater Landscaping Laborer

Position: Compliance Technician
Industry: Field Services
Location: Manteno, IL or Greater Chicago, IL Area
Compensation: $19.00 - $21.00 depending on experience
Apex Companies is one of the fastest-growing environmental consulting and a national leader in Stormwater management. We continue to grow, and we want you to grow with us.
As a Stormwater Compliance Technician, you are key to our success. In this role, you would perform landscaping and maintenance to stormwater infrastructure on commercial properties. If you have prior experience as a Landscaper, Maintenance Technician, General Laborer, or in a position within the construction industry, we encourage you to apply.
Your Responsibilities as a Stormwater Compliance Technician:

• Provide routine cleanup, maintenance, and light repairs of stormwater infrastructure including retention ponds, detention basins, drainage ditches, stormwater grates, and other stormwater assets.
• Perform mowing, weed-trimming, debris removal, ground maintenance and cleanup, light construction, and maintenance repairs for properties as directed.
• Operate landscaping and light construction equipment. Maintain equipment trailer.
• Travel from the shop location via the company truck to client sites locally and regionally. 1 week per month is typical (M-F).
• Learn stormwater management techniques.
• Comply with all safe work practices and complete your work in a safe manner.

What we're looking for:

• 1+ years of experience with outdoor labor including, but not limited to: landscaping, construction, grounds maintenance and repair, or similar work.
• Able to perform manual labor.
• Stable employment history and favorable employment references.
• Good record of attendance and punctuality.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and reliable transportation preferred.
• Dedication to safe work practices in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Ability to successfully pass pre-employment background and drug screenings.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic functions of bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, balancing, walking, standing, sitting, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing. Must be able to perform work exerting up to up to 60 pounds of force; and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must possess visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to operate machines and tools such as mowers and weed whackers to perform tasks. Able to work in a variety of weather conditions.

Why you'll love working for us:

• Year-round, full-time work!
• Travel expenses and per diem paid for out-of-town travel.
• Medical, dental and vision plan options.
• Company-paid life, short, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Performance-based bonuses or other incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 1,000+ employee national firm with 50+ locations across the US.

Interested? Apply today.

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